Noval Colheita 1976
75 cl
These are very rare Ports and some of the greatest of all Douro wines, produced in tiny quantities and undeservedly unrecognised.
These are very rare Ports and some of the greatest of all Douro wines, produced in tiny quantities and undeservedly unrecognised.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
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Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | |
Alcohol % | 21.5 |
Style | Dessert Wine |
Estate/Producer | Quinta do Noval |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Douro |
Vintage | NV |
Making Techniques | In exceptional years, certain lots of wine with great ageing potential are set aside to spend their lives maturing in casks. At a given stage it is decied to bottle the vintage. The rest is kept in casks where it will mature into new expression at a later stage. Thus, one and the same Colheita vintage can be put onto the market on 3 or 4 occassions: After 15 Years, 30 Years or 40 Years of maturing, an in some cases even longer |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | It is ready to drink as soon as it is bottled and will not mature further. After opening, It can be enjoyed for about 3 months, keeping the bottle in a cool place. This wine is ideal for serving by the glass. |
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Serving Suggestion | Cheese or Dessert |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Colheita 1971 | 92 Wine Advocator |
Colheita 1995 | 92 Points Wine Spectator |